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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

R.en,ennhar That the presence OF
@sS@S Wa Gems. Beauregard and
Early who are in charge of the Drawings,
is q guarantee of absolute fairness and
integrity; that the chances are all equal,
and that no one can possibly divine what
number will draw Prize.
REMEMBER
that the payment of all prizes is guaran-
tecd by four National Banks of New Orleans
and the tickets are signed by the Presi-
dent Of an Institution, whose chartered
rights are recognized in tho highest
Courts, therefore, beware of all imita-
tiuns and Anonymous schemes
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

Our new stock of watches now in.-
We have the following Railroad Watches:
The Rockford, Waltham, Elgin, Colum-
bus, and other movements, in gold and
silver cases. Ferguson Il Schnack, jew
elerS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

IN order to give every one a
chance to supply themselves we have
made a sweeping reduction on all
wooden goods. Try us. Bauer and
We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14
NICHOLS.
MCENERY.
915

On Monday Assumption, West Ba-
ton Rouge, Avoye]les and Livingston
Parishes voted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

From the Alexandria DEMOCRAT
we learn that under the able manage
ment of Mr.. Theus N. Miles the com
press is getting on admirably. His
many friends in Yazoo and Holmes
wish him and the enterprise unlimited
success Yazoo City, Miss Herald.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

THE Pieoyeoae,s report to the cf-
feet that this section of the country
was about to be overlooked, is about
as near correct as its Nichols column.
We can stand many more feet of wa
ter, and then not be in danger. To
the credit of that papers correspond
ent here, be it said, that he very prop
erly corrected this last canard, which
might have injured us.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

You will wonder, and very natu-
rally, when you call in at the Eagle
Drug Store and see the beautiful
stock of Christmas Goods, how "Jake"
can sell such pretty goods as cheap as
he does.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

Bonelcss Ham-very fine.
Canned Shrimp.
AtmOre's Mince Meat.
Pure Jelly, 5 ID Jars, 50 cents.
B Powder, Fer Id, 20 cents.
Plum Pudding-the best.
kwhcut-Hecker's.
Buckwheat in bulk.
Finest Imported Preserves.
Corn Starch.
Salmon per can-20 cents,
At Radcliffe s. Sanford's.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

Holland & McMahon's Circus ex-
hibited here on Wednesday night aud
Thursday afternoon and night, and
had good crowds at each performance.
We are not exaggerating a bit when
we say that this show is a good one
and deserves patronage; it gives a
first-c|ass performance forthe low price
of so cents, which is lower by half
than the price usually asked. The III
ding, all bareback, (no pads) was ex-
traordinarily fine, and the tumbling
and trapeze acting good. The clowns
were the funniest we have seen in
Alexandra in q long time, and caused
the audience to roar with laughter.
The daring feat of John Quigley's in
throwing a double forward somersault
over eight horses and pyramid of
men was never before accomplished in
Alexandria. All in all, the show is a
good one.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

You can get everything nice to
furnish the dianer table on Christmas,
by calling on Radcliffe & Sanford,
next door to Post Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

Think of the dumb brutcs. Give
them bran, shipstuff, hay and oats.
Found cheap at Radcliffe & Sanford.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

The National Republican nomi.
mating Convention is to be held ut
Chicago, on June 10, 1888.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
or money refunded. Price 25 cts. per box.
For sale by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

FoR RENr-The former family les.
idence of Mrs Mary Louise LecKie, on
the Bayou Robert road, just at the
edge of the Corporation, is offered for
rent, possession to be given Jan'y LIST.
The house is complete in every res
pect, having the necessary convenien.
ces for family use. Also the store.
house closely adjoining the residence.
For terms and other particulars,
Apply to V. GlRARD.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

The Farmerville Ga=ette repub-
lished what we said of that Town be-
ing made division terminus on the
Alexandria and Little Rock railroad,
and added this:
Thanks, Bro. Biossat. The Gazette has
endeavored to advance the interests of the
Little Rock and Alexandria read.
BY so doing we were not only striving to
develop Union parish and promote the
interest of our town, but also aiding our
sister town of Alexandria in the forward
movement to become the chief city of
Central Louisiana, which position she
will certainly take in the near future.
We would inform Bro. Hall, of
the Marksville Reuiee, (who by the
way is an ardent admirer of Gen.
Nicholls,) that the Alexandrians, the
MeEnery portion of them we mean,
did not advertise Gen. Nichols or
Mr.. Gibson to speak with Gov. Nc
Emery and Major Burke, neither of
their names appearing on the posters
notifying the people of the meeting.
How this last racket was worked up
we are unable to say--the McEnery
people could get a crowd in Rapides
any time, and that too without saying
anything about Gen. Nichols. We
deny this last charge most emphat-
ically.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

BAUER & Wells large stock of
Blankets is rapidly diminishing, but
some are still left and we hold to same
prices. Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14

The best assortment of Preserves
and Jellies to be found in Alexandra
is at Rosenthal's grocery; among them
will be found the celebrated "Shaker
Preserves" Which are the very best in
the world.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-12-14
La. State Lottery Go.

Incorporated by the Legislature in 1868
for Educational anc Charitable purposes,
and its franchise made part OF the pres
cnt State Constitution, in 1879, by an over
whelming popular vote. -,
It's Grand Single Number Drawings will
take place every month, and its Grand
Ss,ni-Annual Drawings takes place every
six months June and December.}
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20

CHICAGO, May 19.-William P. Wall, a
well.educated Irishman, who is grad uate
OF an Irish college, was.yesttrday locked
up in the Insane Department of the county
court. Until one year ago this month Wall
wrote special articles for daily papers in
this city, having come from ireland
about four years ago. Last May he went
| to New York city, where be furnished
special articles for minor points. He ul-
timately exhibited symptoms of insanity,
and was confined IN the asylum at Brook
llyn. He says that last week he was re-
| LEASED from that institution and was given
ticket to Chicago. He arrived here
last Saturday. Yesterday he went to The
Cathedral OF the Holy Name and began
singing Latin hymns at the top OF his
voice. Wall was conveyed to the Insane
Department. Wall has brother who is
employed by the Associated Press, and
jwho was reported in last rights dis
patches as having beea seriously injured
during the attack on Mr.. O'Br,en on the
streets of Toronto, Ontario.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
ElyinG Steede.

Tho Hazel Dell races yesterday were
attended and Witnessed by a large mum
her of people and everything passed of
In the most pleasant kind OF . manner,
except at tim es the heat and dust com.
bined to make the situation just little
uncomfortable. The occasion was
Rraced with quite q large Dumber of
ladies' on the grand stapd, who seemed
10 be Is much interested in the fly ing
PAGERS as their fathers and brothers.
n. II. Hay den's May Belle won the
Arst race In 81. j. W. Reeves black
mare, Kate, won the $50 class in three
straight heats, the lowest being 40.
Rainbow, who ia ~ years old, came in
. good second Out of five Contestants.
Rainbow belongs also to M. Il. Hay
den. In the Q 45 class there were three
starters. Nitro-G lycerine, belonging 10
h. Durham, won the hrst heat in 2 Az
and Lazarus, belonging to j. w. Reeve,
~s second in 2 3sX.
The horses were Lnen withdrawn. In
the free for all race Ssgawam, belong
ing to r. T. G Crouch, won the first
heat In 2 "a, but the laseness of the
hour prevent Ted the finishing of the race
r. Greentield's Kie won the running
race in three straight heats. each il
minutes.
The course will not be opened sgain
until about the 4th of July, when there
will be Q test of some of the finest speed
horses in the country.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
Beautiful Queen E.th or.

AS on w edneAday evening the Opera
House wSe again crowded. last night TO
hear AMI see the secUpd rendition of the
beautiful oanssta Of Esther" Not
witIe.ardiag that II o rendition passed
of 70 pleasantly md with much perfect
satisfaction on "Wednesday might, last
nistt'a effort was still an inr1ovement.
Every thing passed of without effort,
80 ee!f possessed were the participants.
Tho celebrity with which the scenes
we're sdif:ed was unprecedented, and
the ohanpicg effects were Of the mos
pleasing character.
That on amateur entertainments honld
draw crowded houses two Nights IN
succ asi0u gives 1t and all connected
With lG tbs highest character. In ran.
deI!Bg prAiae " here i. Ia due the yalua
, ole services of DIR. T. "A. Kes b!es and
his daus liter, M!ss Hortenee, arc er.
stlt'ed to tie higtest consideration
They had charge OF the costumiup, aud
deserve tho greatest credit for their CT.
:ellent taste, and the faithtnl disch srce
Of their euttes. The services OF Mr.
George w. Todd Should no, be over,
looked. He was present In and ont o
leeason in drilling the members. OF til,
lother principal actors the RBPUBLIcAr
,spoke yest' rdsy. The finsncial resultt
are very satisfactory, All person VII,
had tickets out. VITO h.vo not yet e,
! I'd, ora requtstei 10 report ttis wees
to Mr.. K. NJ. bichmono, Eighth an,
ratnAll streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
THIRD EDITION.
a soldiers Suicide.

0enesAl James L. Sslfridge, ex-
1e.lsa Omcers committed suicide yes
s.toey atternoon by shooting himself,
Deex bis house, No. 3323 North Broad
ekeees Phtladelphis. The General had
- m bad health for long time, but
hno never shown any tendency toward
oaSoioAt mania, and his death came as
. great shock to his fam lily and many
1tends about the city.
Inc deceased was apparently in a
oheeEtul mood when he lett his CON-
portable homo In Rising Sun in the
morning and came down town. He
aee several friends ON Chestnut street,
With whom he spoke pleasantly, evino
ang NO signs OF anything unusual. He
Doaurned In the early afternoon, but did
mt 20 TO his house.
An acquaintance who met him on
Park avenue, which runs in the rear OF
hae home, noticed omething peculiar
IN hio manner as he returned q saluta
tao0. When next seen lie was lying on
the pavement with q bullet in his head
ana revolver lying by his side. Word
Was 1t once sent to his family, and ht
Was carried into his house. Medica
I'D WIS procured, but the General did
not recover consciousness, AMI died
about two hours later.
The General would have been 63 year
Old next September He had q distin
Gutshed military record, having son
early into service IS Captain OF Com
pany q, First Regiment. When tn
Forty. sixth Regiment was recruited, 1
September, 1861, he was made LieuteI
ant Colonel, and in May, 1868, he wa
promoted to Colonel. He was brevette
Brigadier General in 1865. He too
part in many OF this most importar
battles of the war, aud WAS kno wn as
brave and successful officer.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20

There Ia map OH the Carson river,
below Dayton, New, named Angela
Cordslla, no claims to be the strongest
nsn in the world. He is an Ia. i'm /,
aged %, snd STANDS 8 feet 10 inches,
weizhing 1913 pounds. Els strength
WAS horn with him, for he had no ath'
letle training. He differs from other
nan chiefly 10 the osseous structure.
Al.hougn not of unusual sizs his spinal
coluun is much beyond the ordinary
! width, and AiH bones anil joints arr
made en- a similarly large and generous
tscalc. He hss lifted man OF 20t
spounds with the middle finger OF bill
fright baud.
/ One man stood With enc foot on tb'
tho5r. his arm9 outstretched, his ha1dt
sraaped ny two persons to balance hi
body. Cordal!a then stopped ant
3placei the third finger Of has RICH
! hand under the mans foot, snc, will
s.cercsly any percsptible effort, raise'
, him to tire height Of four feet and de
sposited him On a table near az hand
hOnce Two powerful Iaen waylaid Coz
Edells vita intent 10 thrash hiIa, but b
-h.elzsd enc in each hand and - N mere
Them toperaer until life WAS nsarl
!, knocked o If them.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20

Certain outgtviugs from Washir 8 .on
OF late will have prepared the pubic
mind for the administration new or.
der concerning the civil servics. An-
uounced as 1t IL, right after the suthen-
tic denial that Cleveland will not be q
candidate for Q second term, 1t will be
regarded as having special signifisance.
It may be assumed that he believes the
"feelers" to have been successful, and
that no other candidate will be permit
ted to compete with him for the nomi-
nation, on the understanding that he
will, during the remaining part OF his
term give the boys chance or IS
Henry Wat.erson calls them, "she men
in the trenches"
The new program, 4, worked up to,
| will clear hundreds OF good places in
the Departments of old inoumbents,
old soldiers liie.loag employed, who
were supposed to be protected by the
law, aud will put in hundreds OF green
and hungry Democrats. This will be
pleasant news to this class, and viii
call ont OF the woods msuy hurrahinl
advocates OF second nomination for tn,
President, but thatit will make hin
IN any new votes in the election We
may well be permitted to doubt. o
course the Mugwumps will swallow TIT
| whole program.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
Couldn't Paw Such u Price.

A gcntlewoman in straitened circum.
stances recently oifer ed for sale through
a sympathetic society woman = very hand.
some old silk gown-it was at least 100
and perhaps 200 years o,d-a heavy
rich and tasteful dress. It's owner
thought it intrinsically worth about $3.50,
but was willing to sell it for 500. The
first person to whose attention her friend
brought the gown was Mrs. Hearst, the
generous wife of the silver Senator from
California When she had heard the lit
tie story and seen the elegant dress, Mrs.
Hearst asked the price. Zone hundred
and fifty dollars twas the reply. ''Oh, |
couldn't think of giving that Tor IT," said
Mrs. Hearst. Her hostess was on the
point OF saying: "My friend would take
300 for ii, when Mrs. Hearst went on:
"If you will take $3.50 for it l will gladly
buy it-but l couldn't think of giving
any less ior it," 1t is useless to say that
She got it at her own generous price.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
Bonus for y Wife.

A despatch from Reading, Pa says:
Stephen Weldon, an old geutlem an
living happily hero with his third wife,
has Just bssn sued by one Schetler for
500, the bonus that, It 10 alleged, the
old gentleman promised to pay for a
suitable bride.
Weldon, 30 the story goes, called on
Schetler about six months ago and 40
peared downhearted. He said he was
going back to Chester County, where he
buried Two wives, to get another wife
Whats the use Of going there when
there are so many excellent women
here?" asked Schetler,
Weldon replied that he knew Of none
| in Reading.
"wby, can get you q splendid wifi,
here" said Schetler.
"If you do will give you $780," re
piled Weldon, "but she must be- an A
No, 1 wife and housekeeper, pleasan,
and cheerful. speak English aud mus,
be fairly good looking"
Schetler further alleges that he agreed
TO the terms; that he got Mrs. Johr
Grove, very respectable middle age,
widow, to call ON neiahbor, and tina
was taken there by Bchetler and intro
duced. The couple were pleased wi
each other, ard iu q few months wer.
happily married.
Weldon sold his farm, and Is nov
living nicely in this city, and his hons
IL model of nestness, his wife bein
one OF the best He says hs was neve
happier In his life.
Schetler made q demand for the 500
nud IL being refused, he brought suit to
day be fore Justice Long to recover 1t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
How Compliance AFRO Macc,

Mayor Ehoads this morning recsived
the following postal card notice:
"Will Mayor Rhoals please instruct
his officers to be- more vigiiant in max
ing arrests for cruelty to suiInals. A
friend was telling me that O few DAYS
Aso man beat his horse until 1t fell in
the street. Several policemen passed
At the time but not a word was said to
ston theta" Humanity.
Ihe Mayor Gays this ia e fair sample
lot IeRr!y all the oon pia'uts he gets.
Tbs : acc where tho whip ping tool,
oleee Is not stated. tbe namea of the
policemen who saw the occurrence orr
not given, and Humanity" himself !,
&c vague III his remsrba, fearful that III
inight be wanted. that he goes under (
k"nom do plume"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
FOURTH EDITION
This nIorning.s court.

Court reconvened ut 10 O'Clock this
morning, with all the Judges present,
AID immed lately after the opening Mr..
His gins resumed HIS argument In sup.
port Of his motion for non suit. lie
commended that the plaintiffs had no
cause tor action, and even II they had
the amount, $26 600, which they claim
as dam iges was outrageous. He said
that Mira. Clark had bought this farm
for $50, subject TO mortgage OF f2o,
900, and that Philip Clark had allowed
the Interest on this mortgage to remain
IN paid for twelve years
The defendant had right to cut the
bank If he thought 1t necessary 10 pro-
tecJ his own land, and there Is no law
that will prevent man protecting him
self. 1t was clearly the duty of Mr..
Clark to build q bank himself, IL 1t was
necessary to protect his land, and III he
did net do SO, he WAS guilty OF contrib
utary negligence. AID cannot recover.
Il. G. Bradford, ESQ commenced
his argument in opposition to tho non.
suit at IL O'Clock, and said that he Was
satietied that this was case which
should be decided by jury, as be
Thought 1t had been oieariy shown that
this defendant cut the bank wrongfully
IL did not matter II 1t was au ancient or
o modern bank, he had no right to cut
lit where 1t would work injury to his
Ineighbor, and az ne did cut it he COM
mitted a wrongful act for which no ID
Irresponsible.
He cited authorities to show that any.
one who interferes with stream Of
water or diverts 1t from its natural
Ichanuel, thereby iDjuring others, IL re.
Isporsible for any damage which may
De caused by his act. II one chooses &c
Interfere with o water course. even on
his own land, he does 1. at his peril, Il
1t Injuries other riparian owners eitkel
Iabove or below him. He also cited 8
lease tried in New York in 1866 Il
show that when ground is inundated
Through the act of another. tn,
one causing the Intimidation 10 clearly
liable for damages. and subject to sui
without regard to negligence on tn
Ipnrt OF the one injured. lie ad limited
thAt Mr.. ChurchmRn had a right t.
build a bank on his own land, provide,
1t did not iujure his neiahbor, but h
had no right to cut q bank. even for nj
own benefit, If 1t in inundated his neigh
boris land. Mr.. Bradford continues
his argument aud citations up 10
O'clock, when court took recess unit
; 8 o'clock.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
n>nry Georges Labor Party.

The Neg York Commeicial Adver.
tiser publ. shes g report that Henry
Georges Labor psr'y gro already be
ginning to pre- paro for the fall political
cam paigq. The district leaders ans
making a house.to house c, gaes in'thf
tenement districts, end are Rstuing
recruits. M. George was interviewed
yesterday On the subject, and said ther'
J would probably ba IS Labor candidate
| for Pras,dapt IN 1889 lie denied tina
there wcaid Ge any deal with James G
Blaine, and ayowsd himself opposed t
1.-The Maine statesuan, 8syIug: I'll
represents all that ] have been tRhtin
against for ycars-monopoly and tn
WORSE form Of capitalistic power.
could not be Consistent aud have an
dealings with Mr.. Blaine"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20

A desratch from Newhurgh, New
Yotk, says forest rires are devastating
she Stawauguuk Mountains. Thou
aands o. dollars worth Of timber have
already osea destroy ed, aud the damage
to oun2 timber is iacalculahle.
The .e are forest fires on the east foTk
lof Hack river, in Wisconsin. n. 3
Holway had 900 900 feet Of logs de'
stfoyei, and the Messrs. Altees also los
consid rable.
Forest fires are raging throughou
Marquette, Al2er, BaTaga, Houghtol
,ud Keweenaw Counties in Michigan
Large forces OF men ara f7ht,ng th'
ases IN Houghtoa Comfy The weathe,
lcoatinues dry and hot, and the whoi'
.country for many r1ilss along the lax
fsaora, as we'll as the lake Itself, IS in
VOWED Ia clouds Of smoke.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20

A passenger train on the Atchirsou
Topeka and Santa Fs Railroad ran int
some cattle near Pueblo, Colorado, on
Wednesday morning. The engine and
mail and express cars were ditohed
Three tramps were stealing a ride OIL
the train, aud one of them was killed
the other two being slightly injured.
The wife and mother OF Mel vim Hun
trees, OF Portsmouth, N. II were killed
on Thursday afternoon by an engine
while driving over o railroad crosslnl
in a wagon.
Two men employed on the Psnnsyl
vania Railroad tracks were killed b.
train At Deans Station, near New
Brune wick, N. j., on Thursday alter
noon.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20
decoration Day Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Moss lose
Assem- bly, will be given at the Scheut'
zen Park on Decoration Day, May 80
and as 1t Is q legal holiday there vi.
no doubt be q large crowd present
Prof. Aibert's orchestra has beer
secured to furnish the nasic
which will be composed OF III
latest and IN ost popular airs, which M
Albert has secured for this occasion
The committee will spare 20 pans L
make the event enjoyable, and thos
who attend are SURE to have day O.
solid enjoyment. The best OF order VI.
prevail. and the comsl tee Wceid b
pleased to see all their triends present
The tickets are only rs cent?.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-05-20

In last nights Issue We publissed 3
note received trom the proprietor CT the
HGrand Central" asking us TO say 10
the people Ii at 1t would be advisable tc
he at che establishment before O'Clock
a. OILY few OF the boys dollar suits
and 80 cent suits remained In stock
The demand was surprisingly large. !
in order to keep up the excitement Mr..
Meyers has placed eu "a counter eomt
liaht ooloreo suits astually worth &
md SIS which, you can have for 81 30
md our advice Is to 20 i'm nedialtly &C
this popular clothing sto'e, as the frs
come the first served; northwest corne
Fifth and Market streets.